Direct Clutch Cylinder: Assembly

NOTE: The lip on the seal must face toward the bottom of the clutch cylinder.

Fig 1: Installing Inner Piston Seal

NOTE: Make sure that the check ball is in place on the clutch piston. Lightly coat all the seals with petroleum jelly prior to installation.

Fig 2: Installing Direct Clutch Piston & Seal Assembly

Using the special tool, install the direct clutch piston and seal assembly making sure that it is fully seated.
Install the apply ring. Make sure that it is fully seated on the clutch piston.

Fig 3: Installing Apply Ring

NOTE: The notch on the direct clutch return spring must line up with the check ball on the direct clutch piston.

Fig 4: Installing Direct Clutch Return Spring

CAUTION: Do not allow the special tool to bottom out on the piston.

Fig 5: Compressing Clutch Spring & Installing Snap Ring

Using the special tool and snap ring pliers, compress the clutch spring and install the snap ring.

CAUTION: Check for wear on the inner splines of the friction plates. Replace if worn.

NOTE: The number of clutch plates may vary with application.

NOTE: The clutch pressure plate must be installed with the chamfer edge facing up.

Install the intermediate clutch pack.
1. Install the intermediate clutch pack.
2. Install the clutch pressure plate.
3. Install the snap ring.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Intermediate Clutch Pack
Using the special tools, measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.

Fig 7: Measuring Retaining Ring & Clutch Cylinder Lip Clearance
If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.

Fig 8: Selective Retaining Ring